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Coffee With the Birds: Bird Voices

From honks and whistles to chirps and hoots, birds have incredible voices. This month our mini lesson focuses on the how and why of the extreme diversity of bird sounds. After our lesson, head over to Nancy's Nook for some guided indoor bird watching with an included hot beverage. Register/pay by 2/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. Ages 8+. $5 per person.
Sunday, February 21, 2027, 8:30-9:30 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs)

Creature Feature: Family Owl Pellet Dissection

Learn about the secretive world of owls! Bring the family to enjoy an educational, interactive program about Northeast Ohio's owls. Then, dissect an owl pellet and get up close in personal with an owl's lunch. One owl pellet will be provided per participant over the age of 6. Register/pay by 2/19, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5
Sunday, February 21, 2027, Noon -1 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)

Science Class (For Adults!): Owl Pellet Dissection

Why let the kids have all the fun? The Science Class series invites ages 18+ to dig in to their natural curiosity and explore the living world with a Park Educator through hands on learning. Think of a seventh grade science class for adults! This season we're focusing on owls. Take a hike into known barred owl habitat to look for signs of these stealthy predators. Then warm up inside with a mini lecture on owls while you sip coffee and cocoa. We'll finish up our owl adventure by dissecting owl pellets and classifying the bones of their prey. Register/pay by 2/19, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5
Sunday, February 21, 2027, 2-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A (upstairs)
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B (downstairs)

MetroMutts Dog Walking Club Membership 2027

Join the MetroMutts program with a 2027 membership and emBARK on monthly, dog-friendly group hikes throughout Mill Creek MetroParks! Our group dog hikes will be held at 12PM on the second Saturday of the month unless otherwise posted. First-time MetroMutts members will receive a drawstring bag, water bottle, dog bowl, dog waste bag holder, and sticker. Family membership includes immediate family and up to 3 dogs for $40.00. Individual membership includes one dog and one person for $30.00. An additional dog or person is $5.00. Membership registration closes on 2/28/27. Non-members are welcome to register per monthly program at $5 per participant. Call Ford Nature Center for more details (330) 740-7107 Ext. 129.
Sunday, February 28, 2027, Midnight
Mill Creek Park: Ford Nature Center
 
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